Twelve persons have been confirmed dead in a car crash which occurred at Samawa Village, in Garun-Malam Local Government Area, 30 kilometers outside Kano metropolis.
Information provided by the Kano State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said that the accident which involved a lone vehicle, occurred in the early hours of Friday.
Abdullahi Labaran, spokesperson of the Kano State command, who confirmed the incident to BusinessDay, said 12 out of 19 occupants of the car died.
“The Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano State command, wishes to report a tragic lone crash that occurred in the early hours of Friday, 15th August 2025, at Samawa Village, Garun Malam Local Government Area, along the Zaria–Kano highway.
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“Preliminary investigations revealed that the crash was caused by a mechanical fault when the trailer’s cab hook broke, causing the Trailer cab to detach from the trailer body, resulting in loss of control.
“The crash, which was reported to the FRSC at about 0240hrs, involved a DAF Trailer CF95 model with registration number KMC 931 ZE, mixed-loaded with goods (Ajinomoto spices) and passengers,” Labaran stated.
According to him, a total of 19 persons were involved in the crash, adding that 12 were killed, five were injured and two were rescued unhurt.”
Labaran added that the deceased victims have been deposited at Nassarawa Hospital, while the injured were taken to Kura General Hospital for immediate medical attention.
He stated that the Sector Commander, CC MB Bature, who has visited the crash scene, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.
He emphasised the need for drivers to strictly adhere to traffic rules and regulations or face stiffer sanctions.
